Powder-dusting brush



Dec. 21 192e. 1,611,451

S. J. JEMBRZYCKI POWDER DUSTING BRUSH Filed March 25, 1925 Patented Dec. 21, 1926.

ma an La STANLEY J.

JEMBRZYCKI, OF CHCAGO, VIIJIELJNOS.

POXVDER-DUSTNG BRUSH.

This invention relates to powder dusters and more particularly to a magazine brush, especially adapted for use by barbers and hairdressers for dusting talcum powder on the face or neck.

The object of the invention is to provide a practical and suitable brush for the purpose set forth, and embodying several novel features of construction and design calculated to increase its utility and to overcome the disadvantages of brushes of a similar character that have appeared on the market from time to time.

A preferred embodiment of the brush is disclosed in the accompanying drawings, in which- Figure l is a general view in elevation of the brush embodying the invention;

Figure 2 is a similar view of the brush with the body portion shown in section; Figure 3 is a cross-sectional View taken on line 3 3 of Figure Q, and showing the shutoff valve in open position, and

Figure Ll is the same view showing the valve in closed position.

As clearly shown in the drawings, the body of the brush consists of a hollow cylindric shell l, surmounted by a tapered handle 2, at one end. At the opposite end is the brush proper 3, consisting of a mass of bristles supported in a circular base or support 4l, abutting against the end of the body.

rihe lower end portieri of the body is in the form of a cap 5 separated from the rest of the body by a screw-threaded connection 4and normally forming a closure for the magazine.A

The cap has a marginal flange 5 extending endwise, its edge seating around the periphery of the circular support l for the brush bristles. Located centrally of the bottom cap 5 is a metal sleeve 6 forming a tubular extension projecting beyond the edge of the flange, and terminating in a threaded end and engaging a threaded aperture at the center of the bristle support 4, with the edge thereof in abutting engagement with the edge of the flange 5a.

lVithin the sleeve 6 is a smaller rubber tube 7, communicating with the magazine at its upper end and extending some distance beyond the bristle support and terminating at approximately the center of the mass of bristles.

Between the bottom cap 5 and the bristle Serial No. 17,553.

support 6 is a space or cavity 8 in which is located the valvel or tube closure for controlling the discharge of the powder from the magazine above. As clearly shown in Figures 2 and' 3, a transverse slot 9 is cut in sleeve 4, just below the bottom cap, thus exposing a portion of the rubber tube with- Lying in the plane of the slot is a tube closure member l() consisting of a length of ,spring wire having a loop near one end which is held by a screw 11 anchored in the bottom cap 5, with a free end portion l0a bearing against the. inner surface of the surrounding wall of the cavity. Yll'he remaining portion of the spring extends across the slot 8, being provided at that point with a U-shaped bend 12 which projects toward the rubber tube.v Just beyond the slot the wire is bent at ri( ht angles and is embedded at its end in a utton 13 supportedin the flange 5a.

.es clearly shown in Figure 3, the closure member normally acts to close the tube by forcing the lJ-shaped projection against the tube and pinching it closed. By pressins' the button, the desired quantity of powder is released from the barrel magazine and discharged into the mass of bristles through the tube, and thus distributed evenly and lightly over the surface by the usual brushing motion. To replenish the magazine it is only necessary to unscrew the lower part of the brush from the body.

lf desired, the rubber tube may be proided with additional openings 7a at different points throughout its length, thus obtainingia more general distribution of thil powder throughout the mass of bristles.

There are several novel features in the construction of the brush which may be mentioned, The use of i Soft and flexible rubber tube has a distinct advantage, in that it may be extended axially of the brush far enough to discharge the powder near the end of the bristles, and at the same time yield with the bristles so that its presence is not noticeable in the use of the brush.

A further feature is the simple and practical method of controlling the discharge of the powder from the magazine, namely, by the springwhich .merely pinches the rubber tube to close the passage.

The method of assembling the brush is also advantageous in that the bristle support is quite independent of the body and hence,

may be readily removed and replaced by a new brush without disturbing the remaining parte of the brush which are not subject to the saine amount of Wear.

Having set forth the construction o the brush and the advantages thereof, I claim as my invention:

Il. A brush of the character described, comprising a handle having a hollow body open at one end, a screvv cap closing the end of said handle, and provided With a inarginal. flange and a central tubular extension, a brush meinber having threaded engage nient with the end oli said tubular extension and seating at its periphery against said flange, a pliable tube extending through said tubular extension and means for closing said tube comprising a snring actuated member engaging said tube through a slot in said tubular extension.

2. A brush of the character described, comprising a hol-low handle open at one end, a cap removably mounted in the end oiE said handle and having a tubular extension provh ject-ing axially therefrom, a brush member spaced from said cap and engaging the end olf said extension, a tube of pliable material extending through said tubular extension, the latter being provided with a slot exposing a portion of said tube and a spring actuated ineinber normally bearing against said tube to close the passage therethrough.

3. A brush oi the character described, comprising a handle having a hollow body open at one end, a screw cap closing the end of said handle, und provided with a marginal llange, and a central tubular extension and a brush member Comprising a bristle support having a central aperture in threaded engagement with the end of said tubular extension and seating at its periphery against said flange, a pliable tube extending through said tubular extension and beyond said bristle support, a spring-actuated closure member operable through a slot in said extension to normally pinch said tube, and a button mounted in the Wall of said body and connected With said closure inembei".

Signed at Chicago, Ill., this 13th day of March, 1925.

STANLEY J. JEMBRZYCKI. 

